Sara Jaspan

A radical re-imagining of ‘Punch and Judy’ explores the darker side of the popular Victorian seaside show at Grundy Art Gallery.

Liverpool is a city that can be read like no other as a living, breathing encyclopedia of British architecture. But how has its unique skyline been shaped, and how else might it have looked? These are the intriguing questions asked by RIBA North’s inaugural exhibition.

MIF17’s closing event will see the return of Manchester’s adopted son and life-long champion of the working classes, Friedrich Engels, to the city.

Head to The Lowry to meet the artist who designed wearable sculptures for Lady Gaga, and find out why he’s installed a huge clay trench in the upstairs gallery space.

Fascinated by the animal kingdom, alternative folklore and a burgeoning repertoire of private symbolism, Manchester-based artist Ruby Tingle draws us into a surreal space neither quite of this world, nor entirely alien.

Part of the UK-wide ‘Lates’ festival for the culturally curious, Manchester After Hours returns this year with an exciting one-night programme of post 5pm activity spread across many of the city’s most loved venues.